RAFAEL PINZON NEWS

Pinzon scores 28 in Bryant's 101-93 OT victory over Towson

Led by Rafael Pinzon's 28 points, the Bryant Bulldogs defeated the Towson Tigers 101-93 in overtime

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinzon's 15 help Bryant beat Brown 69-66

Led by Rafael Pinzon's 15 points, the Bryant Bulldogs defeated the Brown Bears 69-66

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits transfer portal Pinzon entered the transfer portal Wednesday, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact After having spent two years at St. John's, Pinzon is slated to seek out further opportunities elsewhere to continue his collegiate career. The 6-foot-6 guard missed all of the Red Storm's final six contests to close out the 2022-23 campaign due to a suspension for not meeting team standards, after he had averaged 6.1 points per game across 19 appearances earlier in the year.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Butler Pinzon (suspension) will sit out when St. John's and Butler play each other Wednesday, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post.

Impact Pinzon will sit out St. John's' first-round game of the 2023 Big East Tournament. If the Red Storm defeat Butler, his next opportunity to return will be against on Marquette on Thursday. But if they lose, Pinzon would have to wait until March Madness or next season, the latter being far more likely.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Pinzon (suspension) is out for Saturday's game versus UConn, Kevin Connelly of 247sports reports.

Impact Pinzon seems to still be under team suspension for not meeting team standards. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday's matchup with Marquette but could be out for the remainder of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended indefinitely Pinzon has been suspended indefinitely for not meeting team standards, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact The extent of the situation remains unclear, but it appears Pinzon will likely be sidelined for the team's final three regular-season matchups. In his absence, Kolby King could see more minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 17 minutes Pinzon registered seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 17 minutes during Saturday's 96-71 loss to Xavier.

Impact Pinzon is expected to continue being a backup who averages half of a normal game's minutes or a tally less than that. He averaged 17.9 minutes across his first seven games of January.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Xavier Pinzon (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus Xavier, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Pinzon is set to play Saturday after missing the previous two games with an ankle injury. The sophomore guard is averaging 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.7 minutes across 15 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Pinzon (ankle) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with Seton Hall, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Pinzon will miss his second-consecutive game with an ankle injury as the Red Storm take on Seton Hall. The 6-foot-6 sophomore, who has averaged six points and 2.2 rebounds on 15.7 minutes per game this season, will have his next opportunity to return against Xavier on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Georgetown Pinzon (ankle) did not play during the Storm's 75-73 win Sunday versus Georgetown.

Impact Pinzon logged an absence in spite of being available Sunday. Currently, his next opportunity to play is when the Storm host Seton Hall on Wednesday.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Georgetown Pinzon (ankle) will be available during the Red Storm's game Sunday versus Georgetown.

Impact Pinzon will not have to log any absences. Excluding the Red Storm's game Jan. 3 versus Marquette, he is averaging 21.4 minutes this month.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Pinzon is a game-time decision before the Storm's game Sunday versus Georgetown.

Impact Unfortunately for Pinzon, he injured his left ankle sometime from Wednesday to Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive across game started Pinzon totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 104-76 loss to Creighton.

Impact Pinzon has two games started across St. John's 2022-23 season. Unfortunately for him, he logged limited time and played unimpressive basketball during both instances. Pinzon recorded six points and two assists across 36 minutes total.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Pinzon is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Pinzon will make his second start of the year and his first since Dec. 10 with head coach Mike Anderson opting to put out a different-looking starting lineup than usual. The 6-6 sophomore rattled off three straight games with double-digit points before putting up a goose egg last weekend versus Villanova. He'll look to return to form and help the Red Storm get back on track after dropping their last game versus the Wildcats.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one minute Pinzon ended with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist in one minute during Tuesday's 96-85 loss to Marquette.

Impact Pinzon only played when the game was pretty much finished. Fantasy managers should not expect him being a valued member of St. John's roster during most games. But considering Pinzon averaged 12.0 points across three matchups the team played from Nov. 29 to Dec. 7, sporadic value is to be expected from the young sophomore.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Tuesday Pinzon (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus Marquette, Kevin reports.

Impact Pinzon will return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the last three games with a non-COVID illness. The sophomore guard is averaging 6.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 14.1 minutes across nine contests this season.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Pinzon (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus Seton Hall, Kevin Connelly of StormThePaint reports.

Impact Pinzon will miss his third straight game with a non-COVID illness. His next chance to play is Tuesday's matchup with Marquette.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Pinzon finished with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Saturday's 64-51 win over New Hampshire.

Impact Montez Mathis (ankle) was out, so Pinzon was a part of the Red Storm's starting lineup. He is averaging 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds across his sophomore year.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Pinzon is listed in St. John's starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with New Hampshire.

Impact Pinzon is set to make his first collegiate start during Saturday's showdown with New Hampshire. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has been a solid contributor for St. John's this season, averaging 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 15.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Pinzon (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against Niagara, Kevin Connelly of NFHS Network reports.

Impact Pinzon will miss his third straight game Saturday due to a right ankle injury. Pinzon's next opportunity to play will be in Tuesday's game against LIU-Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Syracuse Pinzon (ankle) did not play during the Hawks' 76-69 win against Syracuse.

Impact Surprisingly, Pinzon did not play despite being available before the Hawks' latest game. He will try to return when they host Niagara on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for tilt with Syracuse Pinzon will be available for St. Johns when they play Syracuse at the Barclays Center, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon hasn't seen a lot of playing time in Queens this season, as the sophomore has been buried on the bench. When he did log quality minutes, 20 against Merrimack, he he put up nine points, five boards and one steal. He'll be available for the Red Storm against Syracuse.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Pinzon (ankle) will be inactive for Monday's showdown with Temple, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon exited St. John's showdown with Nebraska last week, and he has been wearing a walking boot since. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has appeared in all four games so far this season, contributing four points and 2.8 rebounds on 11.3 minutes per game. It's unclear if Pinzon will return for Tuesday's matchup against Syracuse.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seen in walking boot Pinzon departed Thursday's game against Nebraska, and he's since been seen in a walking boot on the bench, Kevin Connelly of Storm The Paint reports.

Impact Pinzon's use of a walking boot suggests that he'll be shut down for the night after recording just one rebound in Thursday's matchup versus Nebraska. With the severity of the injury still undetermined, the sophomore's next opportunity to play will now come Monday against Temple. While Pinzon is held out, Dylan Addae-Wusu and AJ Storr are in line for additional minutes off of St. John's' bench.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To be sidelined indefinitely Pinzon (illness) will be out indefinitely, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Pinzon has missed the last three games after testing positive for COVID-19. Apparently Pinzon is dealing with some complications from the illness and the team will take their time with returning the freshman to game action.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE